Abstract: First signaling indicative of instructions to enter a self-refresh (SREF) mode can be received concurrently by a plurality of memory dies. Responsive to a memory die of the plurality of memory dies entering the SREF mode, self-refreshing of memory banks of the memory die can be delayed, at the memory die and based on fuse states of an array of fuses of the memory die, an amount of time relative to receipt of the signaling by the memory die. Delaying self-refreshing of memory banks of memory dies in a staggered, or asynchronous, manner can evenly distribute power consumption of the memory dies so that the likelihood of an associated power spike is reduced or eliminated.

Abstract: A system is provided for the storage of data, the system having: an encrypted host platform upon which regulatory controlled data is stored; a controller configured to allow a primary user to set permission settings and identify authorized end users and degrees of access granted to each the authorized end user, the authorized end user being pre-cleared for compliance with regulatory controls pertaining to the regulatory controlled data; the controller configured to permit access to the encrypted host platform only if the hosting platform is in compliance with predefined data security protocols the controller configured to allow the authorized end user access to the regulatory controlled data, and the controller configured to exclude access to both a provider of the system for storage and a system host platform provider; at least one individual computing device accessible by at least one the authorized end user, the individual computing device configured to provide authorized end user identification data to th

Abstract: A rotatable element sensor arrangement includes a home position sensor, magnetic field-type rotation sensor arrangement, and sensor arrangement controller. The home position sensor produces a home position signal in response to a sensor position alignment with a home position feature as the rotatable element rotates about an axis of rotation. The home position feature is at a known angular orientation on the rotatable element relative to game symbol positions of the rotatable element, while the sensor position is located at a known angular orientation relative to a stationary evaluation position. The magnetic field-type rotation sensor arrangement produces a rotation signal to provide an indication of rotational angle of the rotating element along each rotation. The sensor arrangement controller receives the home position signal and rotation signal and produces a sensor arrangement output indicative of a position of the series of game symbol positions relative to the evaluation position.

Abstract: An oral care composition containing a gel phase, an abrasive, and a fluoride source. The gel network phase contains a fatty amphiphile and phase separation is not visually perceptible in the oral care composition.

Abstract: A control application of a media playback system controls playback of media content by a media playback system. The application receives, from a media streaming service, a page object that identifies (i) a page format identifier, (ii) page content data, (iii) a set of page elements, and (iv) a respective element format identifier for each page element of the set of page elements. The application determines a first set of formatting rules using the page format identifier and displays a corresponding page that includes the page content data formatted using the first set of formatting rules. The application asynchronously receives media content data identifying media content available for streaming. Based on a respective element format identifier of the page element associated with the media content data, the application determines a second set of formatting rules, which the application uses to update the displayed page to display the media content data.

Abstract: A passively Q-switched laser with intracavity pumping is described. The passively Q-switched laser has an optically pumped gain element and a saturable absorber element. The optically pumped gain element is situated in an extended cavity of a VECSEL (Vertical Extended Cavity Surface Emitting Laser) so that the gain element is pumped by a circulating pump beam of the VECSEL. The passively Q-switched laser may produce output pulses at an eye-safe wavelength using a low gain laser transition and may use a plurality of surface emitting gain regions to pump the passively Q-switched laser.

Abstract: A mounting bracket is configured to mount a sideview camera to a vehicle and includes a first portion coupled to the sideview camera, a second portion extending from the first portion at a first nonzero angle, a third portion extending from the second portion at a second nonzero angle, and fourth portion extending from the third portion at a third nonzero angle. The fourth portion has an opening configured to receive a bolt of the vehicle. The mounting bracket also includes a slot extending through the first portion, the second portion, and the third portion. The slot is configured to receive a cable of the sideview camera.

Abstract: Building blocks are provided for on-chip chemical sensors and other highly-compact photonic integrated circuits combining interband or quantum cascade lasers and detectors with passive waveguides and other components integrated on a III-V or silicon. A MWIR or LWIR laser source is evanescently coupled into a passive extended or resonant-cavity waveguide that provides evanescent coupling to a sample gas (or liquid) for spectroscopic chemical sensing. In the case of an ICL, the uppermost layer of this passive waveguide has a relatively high index of refraction that enables it to form the core of the waveguide, while the ambient air, consisting of the sample gas, functions as the top cladding layer. A fraction of the propagating light beam is absorbed by the sample gas if it contains a chemical species having a fingerprint absorption feature within the spectral linewidth of the laser emission.

Abstract: A method of triggering a security alert using a tracking device, including detecting motion using a motion sensor of the tracking device, determining that the detected motion meets a motion threshold, detecting one or more wireless access points in proximity to the tracking device, determining that the one or more wireless access points do not correspond to a recognized wireless access point, and in accordance with the determination that the one or more detected wireless access points do not correspond to a recognized wireless access point, triggering a security alert.

Abstract: A system for processing data, comprising a first processor configured to operate one or more algorithms to provide an explicit proxy that directs network communications over a public network to a proxy server. The first processor configured to operate one or more algorithms to provide a firewall agent that verifies the presence of a firewall key prior to allowing data communications over the public network using the explicit proxy. Wherein the explicit proxy is installed using a proxy auto configuration file that is associated with the firewall agent.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a memory device includes a memory core and input receivers to receive commands and data. The memory device also includes a register to store a value that indicates whether a subset of the input receivers are powered down in response to a control signal. A memory controller transmits commands and data to the memory device. The memory controller also transmits the value to indicate whether a subset of the input receivers of the memory device are powered down in response to the control signal. In addition, in response to a self-fresh command, the memory device defers entry into a self-refresh operation until receipt of the control signal that is received after receiving the self-refresh command.

Abstract: A sample testing apparatus includes a sample tray defining a planar surface and a plurality of wells recessed relative to the planar surface, and a lid member configured to be sealed about the planar surface of the sample tray. The lid member includes an adhesive layer configured to be sealed to the planar surface of the sample tray, a breathable film layer disposed about the adhesive layer, and a backing layer disposed about the breathable film layer. Methods of using the sample testing apparatus for testing a sample and kits to facilitate such testing are also provided.

Abstract: A method of adapting an electronic equipment structure for cable management, the method comprising: providing a cable manager having one or more cable finger units extending from a frame, the frame including at least one spine member having an extruded construction and one or more ledges that extend along a length thereof; providing an accessory rod assembly having a base member and an accessory rod, wherein the base member includes a front-facing socket, a rear-facing hook, and a rotatable knob having a threaded end received within a threaded portion at a side of the base member, and wherein the accessory rod has an extruded construction and a generally uniform, at least partially cylindrical, cross-sectional shape; positioning the rear-facing hook of the base member against one side of the one or more ledges of the at least one spine member; rotating the rotatable knob such that the threaded end is wound within the threaded portion of the base member and bears on an opposite side of the one or more ledges o

Abstract: A method of monitoring user location relative to a vehicle in an industrial setting is provided. The method includes, in response to a proximity of the vehicle to a user mobile device being less than a threshold proximity when the user mobile device is outside of a pedestrian zone defined by a perimeter, effecting an annunciation mode at the user mobile device.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor device includes forming one or more layers including at least one of a liner and a barrier along surfaces of a first interlevel dielectric (ILD) layer within a trench, after forming the one or more liners, performing a via etch to form a via opening exposing a first conductive line corresponding to a first metallization level, and forming, within the via opening and on the first conductive line, a barrier-less prefilled via including first conductive material.

Abstract: A monitoring system that is configured to monitor a property is disclosed. The monitoring system includes a passive infrared (PIR) sensor configured to generate reference PIR data that represents motion within an area of the property; an auxiliary sensor configured to generate auxiliary sensor data that represents an attribute of the area of the property; and a motion sensor device. The motion sensor device is configured to: obtain the reference PIR data; determine that a first set of motion detection criteria is satisfied by the reference PIR data; in response to determining that the first set of motion detection criteria is satisfied by the reference PIR data, obtain the auxiliary sensor data; obtain a second set of motion detection criteria based on the reference PIR data and the auxiliary sensor data; and determine whether the second set of motion detection criteria is satisfied by additional PIR data.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are apparatuses and methods for tracking chain of custody of a security camera using blockchain. An implementation may comprise receiving and granting a request for custody of a security camera by a first operator. The implementation further includes generating a block of a blockchain comprising identifiers of the first operator, security camera, and timestamp. The implementation includes distributing the blockchain to a plurality of nodes in a blockchain network. For each indication received of activity associated with usage and custody of the security camera to be recorded on the blockchain, the implementation includes generating a new block on the blockchain recording the activity. The implementation further includes receiving and verifying an authenticity a video clip from the security camera based on each activity recorded in the blockchain. In response to determining that the video clip is not authentic, the implementation includes generating an alert indicating inauthenticity.

Abstract: A system and method for generating rotation of a body includes a rotating body configured to rotate about a rotation axis, at least one permanent flanking magnet and a bias object (or material non-uniformity) both arranged at least partially on or within the rotating body, and a drive or ring element. An axial gap between the ring element and the rotating body exists in an axial direction parallel to the rotation axis. The ring element may be a ferrous body, permanent magnet or electromagnet, and the bias object may be made from one or more materials of magnetic states, such as magnetic, ferromagnetic, paramagnetic, and diamagnetic or be a change in material properties of the rotating body. In some embodiments, a center of the ring element is not aligned with the rotation axis.

Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing one or more compiled workflows at a biological foundry are provided. A representation of an uncompiled workflow to produce engineering targets is obtained. The representation is translated into a first corresponding instance of a compiled workflow. If the translation satisfaction of various threshold translation criteria is determined, and the first corresponding instance of the compiled workflow is executed to complete a first portion of manufacture of the engineering targets. If the executing satisfaction of various threshold execution criteria is determined, the representation is translated into a second corresponding instance of the compiled workflow different from the first corresponding instance. If this translation satisfaction of the various threshold translation criteria is determined, the second corresponding instance of the compiled workflow is executed to complete a second portion of the manufacture of the engineering targets.

Abstract: A sifter insert for use in a sifting device has an insert frame and a screening media affixed thereto. An insert frame air channel is located within the insert frame. The sifter insert is sized to be received in a sifter box frame of an associated sifter box. The sifter box frame has a box frame air channel in fluid communication with the insert box frame channel of the received sifter insert. The passage of air through the box frame air channel and the insert frame air channel may cool the sifter box and the insert frame, and, may cool the screening media and the material being sifted thereon. Channel holes in the inset frame may direct air from the insert frame air channel to the screening surface of the screening media.